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Buster Olney blog -- MLB -- Don't wait; start using instant replay for the World Series
Don Denkinger, an umpire who had one of the most famous blown calls in history, tells Bob Klapisch: It's time to go to replay . Here's the thing: Eventually, expanded use of replay is going to happen. It's as inevitable as a Democrat or Republican winning the next presidential election. The ...
World Series recommendation: Institute instant replay right now
World Series recommendation: Institute instant replay right now
sports.espn.go.com — Umpires make mistakes, just like players do. So why not institute instant replay for the World Series?... (more) World Series recommendation: Institute instant replay ...

Instant Replay in Baseball?
Instant Replay in Baseball?
ltsports.net — There has been a debate for a long time regarding instant replay being implemented in baseball. And... after last night’s debacles in the Angels-Yankees game, the debate is a hot topic. When it came to instant replay in baseball I have always felt that it would be smart to have it ... (more) Instant Replay in Baseball?

Arguing against Olney
Arguing against Olney
lennysyankees.com — Here’s Buster Olney’s argument for expanding instant replay : They might as well do it right now,... in an effort to make the game better. If the Yankees win tonight, there will be five days until the World Series starts, and Major League Baseball should use that time to define the parameters ... (more) Arguing against Olney
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Arguing against Olney
lenNY's Yankees — Here’s Buster Olney’s argument for expanding instant replay: They might as well do it right now, in an effort to make the game better. If the Yankees win tonight, there will be five days until the World Series starts, and Major League Baseball should use that time to define the parameters of expanded replay use and determine how the communication will work. Don’t put the onus on the managers to throw out some silly red challenge flag — just get it right. If an umpire such as John Hirshbeck were to oversee the replay booth during the World Series, he could be in communication with the crew chief, and if replay shows that a call is wrong, just stop the ...

The Missing Links
Fack Youk — The news might be almost two weeks old, but these links go out to my girl Ardi, whose 3.2 million year old remains proved that there is no "missing link''. Matthew Pouliot at Circling the Bases doesn't like the Angel's chances for mounting a comeback. Joel Sherman says they won't go down without a fight. Sadly, the "Save Gate ...

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